, Jan 18, 2017. Mixed Martial Arts, better known as MMA, has seen a substantial increase in interest over the past few years, thanks in part, to Ronda Rousey and Anderson âThe Spiderâ Silva. This means that different forms of fighting as exercise, like kickboxing, are once more becoming a popular form of fitness.
The evening culminates with a powerful musical performance by soul, R&B, and jazz singer Andra Day, who sings her widely hailed song Rise Up and the announcement of the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year. Throughout the broadcast, viewers may donate to any of this yearâs Top 10 CNN Heroes at CNNHeroes.com.
Since they disbanded, Kian Ligan has become a presenter on both This Morning and The Xtra Factor. You Raise Me Up was originally written and performed by Brian Kennedy and Secret Garden. It was released on their 2001 album Once in a Red Moon. It has been covered more than 125 times, most notably by Josh Groban and Westlife. Groban recorded it in 2003. Westlife recorded it on their album, Face to Face. The song was originally written as instrumental music. The music is based on Londonderry Air which is also the tune to the song Danny Boy. Westlife recently split in 2012. Their farewell concert is available on a DVD entitled, Westlife-The Farewell Concert.